Table 3 Diagnostic accuracy of pre- and peri-operative examinations of fistula level determination in boys born with ARM with final classification during PSARP. n = numbers, (%) = percent
From: Accuracy of pre-operative fistula diagnostics in anorectal malformations
Fistulae n = 31 | No fistula n = 7 | Diagnostic accuracya | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Recto-bulbar n = 8 | Recto-prostatic n = 17 | Bladder neck n = 6 | |||
VCUG | 8 | 15 | 6 | 7 | 21/36 (58) |
Correct fistula level determination | 5 (63) | 8 (53) | 1 (17) | 7 (100) | |
Colostogram | 8 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 23/35 (66) |
Correct fistula level determination | 5 (63) | 8 (53) | 3 (60) | 7 (100) | |
Cystoscopy | 4 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 14/20 (70) |
Correct fistula level determination | 2 (50) | 9 (75) | 2 (67) | 1 (100) | |